What happened
The incident occurred during a flight training session involving a certified flight instructor (CFI) and a student pilot. The pair was conducting practice maneuvers specifically focused on a simulated single-engine approach. Following touchdown on the runway, the student pilot lost directional control of the aircraft.
In response to the loss of control, the CFI decided to execute a go-around procedure. As power was applied to initiate the climb, the airplane veered off the paved surface. During this excursion, the right flap assembly collided with a sign located near the runway edge.
The investigation
A review of the event revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that contributed to the incident. The damage was confined to the aircraft's right flap assembly and the runway sign impacted during the off-runway movement.